Answer
C
Work Step by Step
Solving equations with |X| = a where a is a positive number
|X| = a is equivalent to X = a OR X = -a
Given
$|x - 2| = 5$
Since 5 is a positive number
$x - 2 = 5$ OR $x - 2 = -5$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.6 - Absolute Value Equations - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 100: 1
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